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Heather Glen Elementary School vs. Harmony Science Academy - Garland

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School Overview

School
Heather Glen Elementary School
5119 Heather Glen Dr
Garland, TX 75043
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
2302 Firewheel Pkwy
Garland, TX 75040
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Heather Glen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 743 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Harmony Science Academy - Garland ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
312 students
743 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Heather Glen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harmony Science Academy - Garland over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Heather Glen Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harmony Science Academy - Garland.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Heather Glen Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harmony Science Academy - Garland over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Heather Glen Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy - Garland with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#6143 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#3478 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Heather Glen Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harmony Science Academy - Garland, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
42%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heather Glen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Science Academy - Garland who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heather Glen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Science Academy - Garland who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Heather Glen Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Garland Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harmony Science Academy - Garland who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Heather Glen Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Harmony Science Academy - Garland by grade.
Pre-K Students
39
24
Kindergarten Students
45
78
Grade 1 Students
44
94
Grade 2 Students
44
108
Grade 3 Students
39
98
Grade 4 Students
43
118
Grade 5 Students
58
111
Grade 6 Students
-
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
6%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Heather Glen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harmony Science Academy - Garland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
72%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Heather Glen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harmony Science Academy - Garland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Heather Glen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harmony Science Academy - Garland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
5%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Heather Glen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harmony Science Academy - Garland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Heather Glen Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Garland Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harmony Science Academy - Garland, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.46
0.76
This chart showcases the diversity score of Heather Glen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harmony Science Academy - Garland, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
66%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Heather Glen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harmony Science Academy - Garland, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Heather Glen Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Garland Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harmony Science Academy - Garland, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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